Overview

Embark on a rigorous education that integrates multiple disciplinary approaches in the study of society, politics, the economy, and ethics in a four-year honours degree programme based in the School of Social Sciences (SSS) in partnership with the School of Humanities (SoH). This Social Sciences in Philosophy, Politics and Economics programme from Nanyang Technological University is designed to cultivate a holistic perspective that fuels innovation and creativity.As a PPE candidate, you shall deep dive into two or three chosen disciplines to acquire substantive knowledge and technical skills, develop professionalism through an internship, and broaden your academic exposure through a one-semester overseas exchange.It is not just an education, but a transformative journey where diverse insights converge, sparking creativity and gearing you up for the complexities and challenges of tomorrow.

Unique Feature

Elevate your education with NTU's BSocSci (Hon) PPE degree, which sets itself apart in three key ways from other similar degrees offered in Singapore and Asia:The programme has a bipartite or tripartite structure for specialisation in two or three disciplines, respectively, which NTU reinforces with an interdisciplinary final-year project under the guidance of co-supervisors from different departments.Leveraging NTU’s distinct profile and strength as a leading technological university in Asia, the curriculum boasts seven integrated themes: quantitative methods, Singaporean governance, Asian regionalism, and issues on the interface between science, technology, ethics, and society.On top of the opportunity for overseas exchange studies, students will be immersed in real-world experiences to translate theory to practice through a local or overseas compulsory internship.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

134 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Economics Philosophy Political Science View 19 other Bachelors in Economics in Singapore

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

NTU General Admission Requirements
A good grade in Mathematics at Senior High School Level, and

A good grade in English at Senior High School Level

Personal Identity (to establish your correct identity and facilitate processing of your application). International applicants to provide passport particulars page. Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents must provide Singapore Identity Card or NS Identity Card (along with copy of passport particular page or birth certificate if colour of IC is not reflected in NS Identity Card) if serving Full-time National Service.

High school result slip/certificate/Diploma
Secondary school result slip or certificate, e.g. IGCSE, GCE 'O' Level, India Standard 10, Malaysia SPM & E1119/ CEFR, Grade 10 transcript, PRC Zhong Kao;
University academic transcripts (for current or former university student only);
English Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year

Additional Details

Singapore permanent residents: SGD 11,500 and ASEAN: $ 17,950.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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